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As the name implies, it is made largely of cardboard tubes - quite extraordinary. Is now the main place of Anglican worship until the main cathedral, so badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake, can be repaired. Worth a visit.

The modern architecture is a counterpoint to the few items that could be salvaged from the old cathedral. The modern construction shows the resilience of spirit that shows that Christchurch can move forward.

We went to the cathedral the day after the mosque shootings, and they were holding prayer services every hour. The stunning simplicity of this cathedral designed by Shigeru Ban, a Japanese “emergency architect.” The cathedral truly functions as balm to an emergency, clearing the mind...More

This space created temporarily following the partial destruction of the original cathedral in the 2011 earthquake in Christchurch is quite spectacular given the framing is made of cardboard tubes. This design is echoed in other structure inside including the altar, pulpit, chapel etc. The space...More

The stone cathedral was severely damaged, the congregation needed a structure that could be built quickly and not too expensive. A creative architect from Japan offered this design using cardboard and conex vans (the lower walls are conexes). Light and airy. The chairs are of...More

Having seen the damaged old cathedral we visited the Transitional Cathedral. What an amazing place! It had a feeling of spirituality that is very hard to describe.
The simplicity, ingenuity of its design and very clever use of cardboard as well as it being light...More

After seeing the old cathedral which was destroyed by the earthquake, it was awesome to visit this cardboard substitute. The idea is amazing, the interior very interesting and the stained glass window is beautiful. Toilets and seating available for tourists who have been walking around...More